Ariens 985119 Manual Do Utilizador

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3. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure 11). 

4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or 

towel and put it back in the tube. 

5. Pull the dipstick out again and look at the oil. 

6. If the oil level is below the low mark on the dipstick, 

add oil.

7. Clean the area around the filler plug.

8. Remove the filler plug. 

9. Add new, clean lubricant until the dipstick indicates 

that the oil level is correct. See Engine Manual. 

10. Install the filler plug and the dipstick.

Inspect battery and terminals every 25 hours. 

To clean terminals:

1. Remove battery hold down.

2. Remove battery cables from terminals.

3. Clean or service battery away from unit. Remove 

corrosion from battery terminals and cable 
connections with wire brush, then wash with a weak 
baking soda solution.

4. Apply a thin coat of dielectric grease or petroleum 

jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion.

5. Replace battery and secure with battery hold down.

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External Contact: Flush with water.

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Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and 
get medical attention immediately!

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Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. 
Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or 
vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately! 
DO NOT induce vomiting!

IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher 
rate will damage or destroy battery.

IMPORTANT: ONLY use an automatic charger designed 
for use with your battery. ALWAYS follow information 
provided on battery and battery charger. Contact battery 
and charger manufacturers for detailed instructions.

1. Remove battery hold down.

2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) 

cable (Figure 12).

3. Remove battery.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 
understand the entire Safety section before 
proceeding.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and 
related accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and reproductive 
harm. Wash hands after handling.

1. Oil Filler Plug
2. Dipstick

3. Dipstick Tube

1

2

3

Figure 11

WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN 
EXPLODE and result in death or serious 
injury.

DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the 
battery thaw before charging.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK may result 
in injury and/or damage to unit.

DO NOT allow objects to come into contact 
with both terminals at the same time.

REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in 
sparks which can cause death or serious 
injury. ALWAYS connect positive (+) lead of 
charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative 
(-) to negative (-) terminal.

ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, 
and negative (-) cable SECOND.

WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES from 
battery can cause death or serious injury. 
ALWAYS keep open flames, sparks or 
smoking materials away from batteries.

POISONOUS BATTERY FLUID contains 
sulfuric acid. Contact with skin, eyes or 
clothing can cause severe chemical burns. 
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective 
gear near battery.

DO NOT TIP any battery beyond 45˚ angle in 
any direction.

ALWAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF 
REACH of children.